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What means to retain the ability to become any cell type—including germ-line cells and gametes—when exposed to the appropriate signals in a developing embryo?

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter49: Animal Reproduction

Section49.3: Sexual Reproduction In Humans

Problem 1SB: Outline the roles of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) in the ovarian...

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